[WA] 2 Free Rapid Antigen Test Kits to All Domestic & International Travellers Upon Arrival at Perth Airport

save50 on 09/02/2022 - 20:44
Last edited 09/02/2022 - 20:52 by 1 other user

Perth Airport arrivals will be given two free rapid antigen tests in a bid to lower the risk of travellers spreading Covid-19 in Western Australia, as the state recorded a spike in new infections.

Ms Sanderson announced on Wednesday that effective immediately, Covid marshals would distribute RATs to all domestic and international travellers upon arrival at Perth Airport.

They must take the test at home on day one and seven of their quarantine period, as required under WA’s hard border restrictions.

Travellers can still get a PCR test on day one at testing clinics if it is available.

Positive RAT results must be registered online with the Health Department or by calling 13 COVID (13 26843).

People face up to one year imprisonment or a fine of up to $50,000 for failing to register a positive RAT result.

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BugsBunnyAUS on 09/02/2022 - 20:48

+13

How exactly is this a bargain?

It's the equivalent of posting a routine medicare-funded blood test ordered by a medical professional.
Jessie Ryder on 09/02/2022 - 20:51

+6

This is not a deal, schools are giving away free kids also
- Morien on 09/02/2022 - 20:57
  
  +3
  
  Are they the good kids or the bad ones?
  - HairyChickens on 09/02/2022 - 21:07
    
    What I have been hearing around my local area it's the very high sensitivity ones: All Test Nasal Swab, Lyher 2san
    - Morien on 09/02/2022 - 21:09
      
      Oh maan. If I'm going to get a free kid, I don't want one that's highly sensitive!
      - HairyChickens on 09/02/2022 - 21:09
        
        @Morien: I mean parents want the best for their child……
        
        edit: free kid??!?! lmao
        
        Morien on 09/02/2022 - 21:10
        
        +1
        
        @HairyChickens: So the schools aren't giving them away without the parent's consent? I suppose that's ok then.
        
        Edit: Bingo!
  - a1b2c3e4f52002 on 09/02/2022 - 21:26
    
    +1
    
    I use only the saliva ones which are non-invasive for the sake of my kids. Can't stand the nasal ones.
- HolyCr4p on 09/02/2022 - 21:18
  
  That is the first time schools giving away free kids.
  
  Their parents must be lucky or unhappy.
- decc0 on 09/02/2022 - 22:21
  
  +1
  
  "If you don't get an A this term Billy I'm putting you in the school giveaway"
Homerlovesbeer on 09/02/2022 - 20:51 Comment score below threshold.
- jv on 09/02/2022 - 21:04
  
  +5
  
  so who are these tests actually for?
  
  anti vaxxers…
- Mr Bob Dobalina on 09/02/2022 - 21:44 Comment score below threshold.
  - Nand0sx on 09/02/2022 - 22:09
    
    +3
    
    Crazy? Hmm. Odd considering he has lead WA to the absolute best management of any state during this pandemic whilst also keeping the Australian economy alive..
    - Mr Bob Dobalina on 09/02/2022 - 22:11
      
      -1
      
      Yeah, chasing zero cases in 2022 is crazy.
      - Nand0sx on 09/02/2022 - 22:15
        
        +2
        
        @Mr Bob Dobalina: Managing by slowing the spread isn't chasing zero. It makes complete logical sense. Or maybe better management is having a collapsed healthcare system like Victoria?
CachePC on 09/02/2022 - 21:08

+1

So the 100 tests have arrived for 2022 arrivals, has McGowan put in the order for 200 for 2023 so he can say he's doubled the intake?
- zoner on 09/02/2022 - 21:23
  
  McGowan is better than that.
  201, more than doubled
- bboz on 09/02/2022 - 21:52
  
  You sound a bit salty mate.
Grannular on 09/02/2022 - 21:11

+1

Free tests if you enter isolation is now a bargain?
Miss B on 09/02/2022 - 21:14

+5

Thanks. Booked a flight to go and collect my 2 RATs.
Jenny Death on 09/02/2022 - 21:15

I thought these weren't needed for domestic travel?
- evgpek on 09/02/2022 - 21:19
  
  What is travel?
- Yakuza85 on 09/02/2022 - 21:36
  
  At the moment you still need to quarantine when entering WA from interstate and overseas.
Luigi Savadamoni on 09/02/2022 - 21:24

Looking forward to my showbag on arrival next week..Sure beats a warm welcome home from some guy wearing a rubber glove..
- russta on 09/02/2022 - 21:29
  
  Speak for yourself
rabbit71 on 09/02/2022 - 22:06

Also free medical care by using a bulk billed doctor. No deal
RG146 on 09/02/2022 - 23:00

-4

Lol… Perth..,
dogzilla on 09/02/2022 - 23:05

+1

Lol it doesn't matter if its free as they've all got it when they arrive it seems…today 80 of them were negative before catching the plane but somehow were positive when they landed…..what a surprise!

[WA] 2 Free Rapid Antigen Test Kits to All Domestic & International Travellers Upon Arrival at Perth Airport

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